The Honourable Minister for Local Government, Raphael Magyezi, commissioning a brand-new motor grader valued at UGX 1.2 billion, fully funded through locally generated revenue.

The Minister of State commissioning Nyakatoke gravity water scheme constructed by the LEGS project in Ntoroko District

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Ministry of Local Government Completes Procurement Compliance Inspections in Central Uganda

Uwamaria Joan June 6, 2026 No Comments

The Ministry of Local Government yesterday concluded its procurement compliance inspection exercise in Central Uganda with a visit to Kalungu District Local Government, marking the completion of…

MoLG Performance Improvement Engagement with Otuke DLG

Ministry June 5, 2026 No Comments

A team from the Ministry of Local Government (MoLG) led by Ms. Jackie Kemigisha Kiiza held a fruitful and insightful engagement with technical staff of Otuke District…

Ministry of Local Government and Partners Unite to Boost Local Economies

Anthony Agripa June 5, 2026 No Comments

The Ministry of Local Government, through the Department of Local Economic Development (LED), has successfully concluded a workshop on Strengthening Local Economic Development and Investment Committees (LEDICs)…

Ministry of Local Government’s Local Economic Development Holds Stakeholders’ Workshop on Strengthening Production, Commercial Officers and Extension Services in Acholi

Anthony Agripa June 5, 2026 No Comments

GULU CITY – The Ministry of Local Government’s Local Economic Development (LED) Department has concluded a two-day stakeholders’ workshop aimed at strengthening Production and Commercial Officers’ role…

Kween Leaders Meet Ministry Over Recruitment and Roads Concerns

Comfort Akoragye June 4, 2026 No Comments

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government, Ben Kumumanya, has held a meeting with leaders from Kween District at the Ministry headquarters to address concerns arising from…

Ministry of Local Government Strengthens Parish Development Model Implementation in the Acholi Sub-region

Anthony Agripa June 4, 2026 No Comments

Mr. Julius Kapwepwe, Research and Policy Analyst at the Parish Development Model (PDM) Secretariat, today represented the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Ben Kumumanya, at the opening of a…

MoLG SET TO START INDUCTION OF NEW LOCAL GOVERNMENT LEADERS IN JULY

Taaka Wandera CO - MoLG June 4, 2026 No Comments

The Ministry of Local Government (MoLG) is set to commence the induction of newly elected local government leaders in July as part of efforts to strengthen leadership,…

Ministry Strengthens Procurement Accountability in Local Governments

Uwamaria Joan June 4, 2026 No Comments

The Ministry of Local Government, through the Procurement Inspection and Coordination Department, is undertaking procurement compliance inspections in selected Local Governments across Western and Central Uganda as…

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Our Vision is to have an effective and efficient Local Government system that provides quality, equitable and sustainable services to the population of Uganda.

Local Government Statistical Summary

4

Regions

16

Sub Regions

135

Districts

10

Cities

256

Counties

31

Municipalities

20

City Divisions

353

Constiuencies

1487

Sub Counties

89

Municipal Divisions

589

Town Councils

10716

Parish

71218

Villages

3515

Wards

19944

Cells

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Ministry Core Functions

Enhance value addition in key growth opportunities;
Consolidate and increase the stock and quality of productive infrastructure;
Enhance the productivity and social wellbeing of the population
Strengthen the role of the state in guiding and facilitating
development.

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Ministry of Local Government Completes Procurement Compliance Inspections in Central Uganda

Uwamaria Joan June 6, 2026 No Comments

The Ministry of Local Government yesterday concluded its procurement compliance inspection exercise in Central Uganda with a visit to Kalungu District Local Government, marking the completion of engagements in the…

MoLG Performance Improvement Engagement with Otuke DLG

Ministry June 5, 2026 No Comments

A team from the Ministry of Local Government (MoLG) led by Ms. Jackie Kemigisha Kiiza held a fruitful and insightful engagement with technical staff of Otuke District Local Government on…